xv, 724 pages : 23 cm

Have you ever thought about the fact that a craftsman has more and better tools to solve challenges on the job than the leader of a business or organization does? Leadership "tools" are usually defined as computers, spreadsheets, data, and even experience, but in reality, leaders need thinking tools that are hard to come by, so they find themselves hunting and pecking for answers in books, at seminars, through on-the-job training programs, from mentors, and at business schools, and still, they're left with gaps. Surely, most leaders are good at what they do, but the daily challenges of their jobs, like accelerating growth, increasing productivity, driving innovation, doing more with less, and balancing work with life don't come with some sort of leadership toolkit ... until now

Includes bibliographical references (pages 661-671) and index

Introduction. You're paid to think -- Enterprise thinking -- Rethinking -- Strategizing. Developing plans ; Creating new products and services ; Establishing alliances ; Leveraging technology -- Learning. Acquiring new knowledge ; Enhancing global awareness ; Watching competition -- Performing. Leading the charge ; Empowering others ; Innovating everywhere ; Selling continuously -- Forecasting. Forecasting the future -- Next steps. Redefinng your future

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